COMPLETE 250 COMMAND DECK
250 AI Tricks: The Master Command Deck for ChatGPT & Claude ⚡
All 250 battle-tested command shortcuts that turn a blank chat box into a world-class strategist, editor, art director, and systems operator.
AEO SUMMARY
The 250 AI Command Architecture
Instead of guessing prompt phrasing, this deck provides 250 modular commands categorized across 8 operational domains. Every description is a standalone executable prompt—simply swap the [bracketed text] for your project details or stack commands in logical pipelines.
OPERATIONAL LEVERAGE
How to Stack Command Pipelines
For product strategy: /painmap → /jobstobedone → /offerstack. For social distribution: /hooks → /carouselplan → /caption. For tough decisions: /askfirst → /optionsfirst → /redteam.
How to Use This Pack
1. Pick a category, paste it in.
Copy any category's commands into a new chat and say: "These are my commands. When I type one, follow its instruction." Now the whole chat works like an app menu.
Copy any category's commands into a new chat and say: "These are my commands. When I type one, follow its instruction." Now the whole chat works like an app menu.
2. Or use any trick solo.
Every description is already a working prompt. Swap the
Every description is already a working prompt. Swap the
[brackets] for your details and send it as-is.
3. Stack them.
The magic is in sequences:
The magic is in sequences:
/askfirst → /optionsfirst → /redteam before any big decision. /hooks → /carouselplan → /caption for a full post.
All 250 AI Tricks (8 Categorized Decks)
01 Ideas & Strategy (Tricks 001–030)
30 TRICKS
/angles [topic]
Give me 10 uncommon angles on [topic], ranked from safest to most contrarian.
/bigidea [niche]
Pitch 5 'big idea' concepts in [niche] that could anchor a brand for 2+ years.
/nichedown [broad niche]
Narrow [broad niche] into 7 sub-niches, scored by demand, competition, and my unfair advantage.
/position [my offer]
Write 3 positioning statements for [my offer]: who it's for, the enemy, and the one-line promise.
/moat [business]
List what could make [business] defensible in 18 months, and what stays copyable forever.
/gapscan [market]
Identify 5 underserved gaps in [market] and the smallest product that could fill each.
/borrowfrom [industry]
Steal 5 proven plays from [industry] and adapt each one to my business.
/remix [idea A] x [idea B]
Combine these two ideas into 5 hybrid concepts, weirdest one last.
/premortem [plan]
Assume [plan] failed in 6 months. Write the post-mortem: top 5 causes and the early warning sign for each.
/firstprinciples [problem]
Strip [problem] to first principles: list the assumptions, kill the false ones, rebuild the solution.
/steelman [my belief]
Argue the strongest possible case AGAINST [my belief], then tell me which points actually land.
/2x2 [decision]
Map my options for [decision] on a 2x2 (effort vs impact) and name the quadrant winner.
/whystack [goal]
Ask me 'why' five times about [goal], then restate what I actually want in one sentence.
/constraintflip [limitation]
Treat [limitation] as an advantage: give 5 strategies that only work BECAUSE of it.
/roadmap90 [goal]
Build a 90-day roadmap toward [goal]: 3 phases, weekly milestones, one metric per phase.
/smallbets [idea]
Break [idea] into 5 cheap tests under $100 each, with a kill/scale rule for every test.
/painmap [audience]
List [audience]'s top 10 pains, sorted by how often they'd pay to remove each one.
/jobstobedone [product]
Describe the 3 real 'jobs' customers hire [product] for — functional, emotional, social.
/dreamcustomer [offer]
Profile my ideal buyer for [offer]: their Tuesday, their browser tabs, the sentence that makes them buy.
/enemybrand [niche]
Define the 'villain' my brand fights in [niche] — the old way, the myth, the bad default.
/onepager [idea]
Compress [idea] into a one-pager: problem, solution, proof, ask. No fluff.
/northstar [business]
Propose one north-star metric for [business], 3 input metrics that drive it, and what to ignore.
/copycheck [my plan]
Tell me which parts of [my plan] are generic advice in disguise, and what a sharper version looks like.
/futurecast [industry] 3yr
Project 3 plausible futures for [industry] in 3 years and the move that wins in all three.
/decide [option A vs B]
Force a decision: score both options on reversibility, upside, regret. Pick one and defend it.
/blindspots [strategy]
List 5 things I'm probably not seeing in [strategy], ranked by damage potential.
/simplestversion [idea]
What's the version of [idea] I could ship this week? Cut until it hurts, then cut once more.
/pricetest [product]
Suggest 3 price points for [product] with the psychology behind each and the riskiest assumption.
/survey5 [audience]
Write 5 survey questions for [audience] that reveal buying intent without leading the witness.
/quarterlybet [business]
If I could only do ONE thing this quarter for [business], argue for your top pick in 150 words.
02 Content & Social (Tricks 031–065)
35 TRICKS
/hooks [topic]
Write 15 scroll-stopping hooks for [topic]: 5 curiosity, 5 contrarian, 5 outcome-driven.
/calendar30 [niche]
Build a 30-day content calendar for [niche]: format, hook, and CTA for each day.
/pillars [brand]
Define 4 content pillars for [brand] with 10 post ideas under each.
/carouselplan [topic]
Outline an 8-slide carousel on [topic]: cover hook, one idea per slide, save-worthy last slide.
/caption [post idea]
Write 3 captions for [post idea]: one short and punchy, one story-led, one list-style. Hook first line.
/threadify [idea]
Turn [idea] into a 10-part thread: strong opener, one insight per post, loop back at the end.
/repurpose [content piece]
Slice [content piece] into 10 smaller posts across formats: quotes, hot takes, how-tos, stories.
/serialize [big topic]
Turn [big topic] into a 5-part series that makes people follow to catch the next part.
/cta10 [goal]
Write 10 CTAs for [goal] that don't sound like CTAs — conversational, low-pressure, specific.
/commentmagnet [topic]
Give me 7 post endings on [topic] engineered to start arguments-in-a-good-way in the comments.
/pollpack [niche]
Create 10 polls for [niche] where every option teaches me something about my audience.
/storypost [lesson]
Turn [lesson] into a first-person story post: setup, stumble, shift, takeaway. Under 150 words.
/hotcold [topic]
Write the same post on [topic] twice: one spicy take, one measured take. Tell me when to use which.
/biofix [handle + niche]
Rewrite my bio 5 ways: who I help, the proof, the reason to follow. Under 150 characters each.
/pinnedpost [brand]
Design my ideal pinned post: what a stranger must know in 8 seconds to hit follow.
/savebait [topic]
Create 5 reference-style posts on [topic] people will save: checklists, cheat sheets, mistakes lists.
/sharebait [topic]
Write 5 posts on [topic] people share to look smart — identity-flattering, low effort to explain.
/beforeafter [transformation]
Frame [transformation] as 5 before/after posts with the pivot moment as the hook.
/mythbust [niche]
List 7 myths in [niche] and write a 2-line takedown for each.
/faqpost [offer]
Turn the 5 questions I always get about [offer] into 5 posts that answer AND sell.
/trendfit [trend + my niche]
Adapt [trend] to my niche 3 ways without losing my brand voice.
/dmopener [context]
Write 5 DM openers for [context] that get replies — zero 'hope you're doing well' energy.
/welcomedm [new follower]
Draft a welcome DM for new followers: warm, one question, no pitch.
/launchweek [drop]
Plan 7 days of posts leading to [drop]: tease, proof, objection-kill, open, close.
/testimonialpost [review text]
Turn [review text] into 3 posts: straight quote, story around it, lesson extracted from it.
/engage15 [niche]
Give me a 15-minute daily engagement routine for [niche]: where to comment, what to say, what to skip.
/replybank [niche]
Write 20 comment replies for [niche] that add value in one line — no 'great post!' filler.
/hooktest [draft post]
Rewrite the first line of [draft post] 7 ways and rank them by stop-power.
/postautopsy [flopped post]
Diagnose why [flopped post] died: hook, format, timing, or topic. Rewrite it to win.
/100ideas [niche]
Rapid-fire 100 post ideas for [niche] in 10 buckets of 10. Speed over polish.
/uglydraft [topic]
Write a deliberately rough, human-sounding draft on [topic] — typos out, polish off, voice on.
/nichevoice [3 sample posts]
Study these samples and describe my voice in 5 rules, then write a new post following them.
/crosspost [post + platform]
Rework [post] natively for [platform]: format, length, and tone conventions included.
/evergreen [niche]
List 10 evergreen post concepts in [niche] I can re-run every quarter with a fresh skin.
/authority [expertise]
Design 5 posts that prove [expertise] through specifics — numbers, process, receipts — not claims.
03 Video & Scripts (Tricks 066–090)
25 TRICKS
/reel45 [topic]
Script a 45-second reel on [topic]: 3-second hook, 3 beats, payoff, on-screen text cues.
/coldopen [video idea]
Write 5 cold opens for [video idea] that earn the next 10 seconds. No intros, no logos.
/talkinghead [message]
Script a 60-second talking-head video on [message] the way I'd actually say it out loud.
/retentionmap [script]
Mark where viewers will drop off in [script] and patch each dip with a re-hook.
/ytoutline [video topic]
Outline a 10-minute YouTube video on [video topic]: hook, promise, 4 chapters, open loop each chapter.
/title12 [video topic]
Write 12 YouTube titles for [video topic]: mix curiosity, numbers, stakes. Under 55 characters.
/thumbtext [video]
Give me 8 thumbnail text options for [video] — 3 words max, readable at postage-stamp size.
/shortsbatch [long video]
Find 6 clip-worthy moments in [long video] and write a hook line for each short.
/broll [script]
List B-roll shots for every beat of [script] — specific, filmable with a phone.
/ugcscript [product]
Write a 30-second UGC-style script for [product]: problem, discovery, honest reaction, soft CTA.
/ad15 [offer]
Script a 15-second ad for [offer]: pattern break, single claim, single proof, single CTA.
/demoscript [product]
Script a product demo of [product] that shows the 'aha' in the first 20 seconds.
/podcastqs [guest + topic]
Write 12 interview questions for [guest] on [topic] — no question they've answered 100 times.
/soundbite [message]
Compress [message] into 5 quotable sound bites under 12 words each.
/storyboard [concept]
Storyboard [concept] in 8 frames: shot, action, text overlay, and audio note per frame.
/voiceover [footage description]
Write a 30-second voiceover for [footage description]: calm, specific, zero hype words.
/hooktypes [topic]
Give me one video hook on [topic] in each style: question, stat, mistake, story, dare, demo.
/seriespitch [channel]
Pitch 5 repeatable video series formats for [channel] with a naming convention for each.
/vlogmap [day/event]
Structure a vlog of [day/event]: the narrative spine, 3 tension points, and the closing beat.
/tutorial [skill]
Script a tutorial on [skill]: outcome first, 5 steps max, one mistake-to-avoid per step.
/reactframe [content]
Give me 5 angles to react to [content] that add analysis, not just commentary.
/scriptpunch [draft script]
Tighten [draft script]: cut 30%, sharpen verbs, make every line earn the next.
/liveoutline [topic]
Outline a 20-minute live on [topic]: opening question, 3 segments, 2 audience prompts, pinned CTA.
/trailer [launch]
Script a 30-second trailer for [launch] — pure anticipation, zero explanation.
/endscreen [video goal]
Write 3 endings for a video about [video goal] that push one next action each: sub, watch, DM.
04 Writing & Editing (Tricks 091–120)
30 TRICKS
/tighten [text]
Cut [text] by 40% without losing meaning. Kill adverbs, hedges, and throat-clearing.
/plainspeak [text]
Rewrite [text] so a smart 14-year-old gets it. Short words, short sentences, zero jargon.
/punchup [text]
Keep the meaning of [text], triple the energy: stronger verbs, concrete images, rhythm.
/openers7 [piece]
Write 7 first sentences for [piece]: start mid-action, with a number, with a confession, and more.
/closers5 [piece]
Write 5 endings for [piece]: callback, challenge, one-liner, question, quiet truth.
/headline25 [article]
Write 25 headlines for [article] in 5 batches: how-to, list, question, contrarian, curiosity.
/subject12 [email]
Write 12 subject lines for [email]: under 45 characters, no clickbait debt you can't pay off.
/toneshift [text + tone]
Rewrite [text] in [tone] — but keep my vocabulary so it still sounds like me.
/skeleton [topic]
Give me the bones of a piece on [topic]: thesis, 3 arguments, evidence slots, counterpoint, close.
/expand [note]
Grow [note] into 400 words that stay dense — every paragraph must add one new thing.
/halve [text]
Cut [text] to exactly half its length. Show me what you deleted and why.
/unjargon [text]
Replace every buzzword in [text] with what it actually means in plain words.
/activevoice [text]
Flip every passive sentence in [text] to active. List the ones you changed.
/rhythm [text]
Fix the rhythm of [text]: vary sentence length, break the monotone, read-aloud smooth.
/metaphor [concept]
Give me 7 fresh metaphors for [concept] — none that involve journeys, bridges, or icebergs.
/specifics [text]
Replace every vague claim in [text] with a number, example, or named detail. Flag what needs my input.
/newsletter [topic]
Draft a newsletter issue on [topic]: personal open, one core idea, one action, one recommendation.
/listicle [topic]
Write '[number] lessons' style piece on [topic] where each lesson is a mini-story, not a platitude.
/argue [claim]
Build the strongest written case for [claim]: evidence, concession, rebuttal, close.
/counterdraft [my draft]
Write the opposing piece to [my draft], then tell me which arguments of mine survived.
/quotesmith [idea]
Turn [idea] into 10 aphorism-style lines short enough for a slide or a tattoo.
/storyframe [event]
Structure [event] as a story: ordinary world, disruption, struggle, insight, new normal.
/edit3pass [text]
Edit [text] in 3 labeled passes: structure, sentences, words. Show each pass.
/readergrade [text]
Grade [text] as a distracted reader: where you'd skim, where you'd quit, where you'd screenshot.
/titlecase [working title]
Give me 10 alternatives to [working title], then pick one and defend it in a sentence.
/mirror [sample + topic]
Match the voice of [sample] and write about [topic] in it. List the 3 voice rules you followed.
/bulletproof [text]
Find every claim in [text] a hostile reader could attack, and patch or soften each one.
/microcopy [button/screen]
Write 10 microcopy options for [button/screen]: clear beats clever, 4 words max.
/glossary [niche]
Build a 15-term glossary for [niche] with definitions I could read out loud without cringing.
/firstdraftrules
Give me 10 rules for writing fast first drafts, each in under 10 words.
05 AI Images & Design (Tricks 121–150)
30 TRICKS
/imgbrief [subject]
Write a full image prompt for [subject]: subject, setting, lighting, lens, mood, style — one paragraph.
/productshot [product]
Prompt a clean studio shot of [product]: seamless background, soft key light, subtle reflection.
/lifestyleshot [product + setting]
Prompt [product] in real life at [setting] — candid, natural light, believable hands.
/flatlay [items + theme]
Prompt a flat-lay of [items] on [theme] surface: top-down, organized chaos, consistent palette.
/portraitprompt [person type]
Prompt a portrait of [person type]: 85mm look, shallow depth, catchlights, honest expression.
/goldenlight [scene]
Rewrite my prompt for [scene] with warm low-sun lighting, long shadows, and haze.
/moodboard [brand]
Describe a 9-image moodboard for [brand]: subjects, palette, texture, and the feeling each image adds.
/palette [brand vibe]
Give me a 5-color palette for [brand vibe] with hex codes and where to use each color.
/thumbprompt [video topic]
Prompt a YouTube thumbnail image for [video topic]: one subject, strong emotion, empty space for text.
/isoprompt [scene]
Prompt [scene] as a clean isometric illustration: soft shadows, limited palette, tiny details.
/minimalposter [concept]
Prompt a minimalist poster of [concept]: one object, bold negative space, 2 colors max.
/retrofilm [scene]
Prompt [scene] with an aged analog film look — muted colors, grain, slight light leak.
/sketchstyle [subject]
Prompt [subject] as a loose ink-and-wash sketch with visible strokes and white space.
/3dsoft [object]
Prompt [object] as a soft 3D render: rounded forms, pastel palette, studio lighting.
/pixelprompt [scene]
Prompt [scene] as chunky retro pixel art with a 16-color palette.
/papercraft [scene]
Prompt [scene] built from layered cut paper: visible depth, soft shadows between layers.
/blueprint [object]
Prompt [object] as a technical blueprint: white linework, measurements, annotation labels.
/macroshot [subject]
Prompt an extreme close-up of [subject]: texture-first, razor-thin focus plane.
/aerialshot [location]
Prompt a top-down drone view of [location]: patterns, geometry, one human-scale anchor.
/consistentchar [character desc]
Write a reusable character sheet prompt for [character desc] so they look identical across images.
/stylelock [3 reference words]
Turn [3 reference words] into a reusable style suffix I can append to any image prompt.
/negprompt [image goal]
List what to exclude for [image goal]: artifacts, extra fingers, clutter, wrong-mood elements.
/promptfiximg [failed prompt]
Diagnose why [failed prompt] produced a bad image and rewrite it with the fix explained.
/carouselart [topic]
Describe a consistent visual system for an 8-slide carousel on [topic]: grid, type scale, accent use.
/iconset [brand]
Describe a 10-icon set for [brand]: stroke width, corner style, grid size, metaphor per icon.
/logobrief [company]
Write a logo design brief for [company]: personality sliders, references, must-avoids, deliverables.
/adcreative [offer]
Describe 3 static ad visuals for [offer]: scroll-stopper element, product placement, text zone.
/infogfx [data/idea]
Plan an infographic of [data/idea]: visual hierarchy, chart type, and the one number to make huge.
/mockupprompt [design + object]
Prompt [design] mocked onto [object] in a real setting with believable lighting and perspective.
/beforeafterimg [transformation]
Prompt a split-frame before/after of [transformation] with matched angle and lighting on both sides.
06 Business & Money (Tricks 151–180)
30 TRICKS
/coldemail [prospect + offer]
Write a 90-word cold email to [prospect]: their problem first, one proof point, tiny ask.
/followups [context]
Write a 3-touch follow-up sequence for [context]: day 3, day 7, day 14 — each adds new value.
/proposal [project]
Draft a one-page proposal for [project]: goal, approach, timeline, price, what I need from them.
/pitch10 [business]
Outline a 10-slide pitch for [business]: one idea per slide, the demo where attention peaks.
/pricing3 [service]
Build 3 pricing tiers for [service] where the middle tier is engineered to win.
/offerstack [core offer]
Stack [core offer] with 4 bonuses that raise perceived value without raising delivery cost.
/guarantee [offer]
Write 3 risk-reversal guarantees for [offer], from mild to outrageous, with the math behind each.
/objections [offer]
List the 7 real objections to [offer] and a non-defensive one-liner answer for each.
/discoveryqs [service]
Give me 10 discovery-call questions for [service] that surface budget and urgency without asking directly.
/leadmagnet [niche]
Pitch 5 lead magnet ideas for [niche] scored by build effort vs. list quality.
/funnelsketch [offer]
Sketch the simplest funnel for [offer]: traffic source, capture, nurture, close. One tool per step.
/upsellmap [product]
Map the natural next purchase after [product] and write the 3-sentence pitch for it.
/winback [lapsed customer]
Write a win-back message for [lapsed customer]: acknowledge the gap, one update, easy return path.
/testimonialask [client]
Write the message that gets [client] to send a specific, usable testimonial — with 3 prompt questions.
/casestudy [client result]
Structure [client result] as a case study: before-state, intervention, numbers, quote, takeaway.
/referralask [happy client]
Script a referral ask for [happy client] that's specific about who I'm looking for.
/kpifive [business type]
Pick the 5 KPIs that matter for [business type] and the vanity metrics to stop tracking.
/meetingprep [meeting]
Prep me for [meeting]: likely agenda, their interests, my 3 points, the question I should ask first.
/negotiateprep [deal]
Prep [deal]: my walk-away, their pressures, 3 tradeables that cost me little but matter to them.
/scopeguard [project]
Write polite scope-creep responses for [project]: the yes-and-here's-the-cost format, 3 variants.
/ratebump [client]
Draft a rate-increase note to [client]: value recap, new rate, effective date, zero apology.
/sopwrite [process]
Turn [process] into an SOP anyone could follow: steps, screenshots-needed flags, failure points.
/delegatebrief [task]
Write a delegation brief for [task]: outcome, examples, boundaries, check-in points, done-definition.
/hirescore [role]
Build a scorecard for [role]: 5 outcomes, 3 competencies, and one interview question per competency.
/clientred [behavior]
Tell me if [behavior] is a client red flag, what it predicts, and the script to address it now.
/invoiceterms [situation]
Write payment terms for [situation] that protect me without sounding like a lawyer.
/partnerpitch [brand]
Pitch a collab to [brand]: what they get, what I get, the smallest first project to test fit.
/revstreams [skill set]
List 7 revenue streams possible from [skill set], ordered by time-to-first-dollar.
/churnfix [product]
Give me the 5 likeliest reasons customers quit [product] and one retention play per reason.
/annualplan [business]
Compress my annual plan for [business] onto one page: 3 goals, 3 constraints, quarterly focus.
07 Productivity & Systems (Tricks 181–210)
30 TRICKS
/today3 [task list]
From [task list], pick the 3 tasks that actually move things, and tell me what to ignore guilt-free.
/timebox [task list + hours]
Fit [task list] into [hours]: timeboxes, buffers, and the task that gets cut if things slip.
/braindump [messy notes]
Sort [messy notes] into: do now, schedule, delegate, delete. One question back if unclear.
/weekreview [what happened]
Run my weekly review from [what happened]: wins, leaks, one change for next week.
/unstick [stalled task]
I'm avoiding [stalled task]. Diagnose why, then give me a 10-minute starter version.
/inboxrules [email types]
Design 5 inbox rules for [email types] so I only see what needs a human decision.
/meetingcut [recurring meetings]
Audit [recurring meetings]: which become async, which shrink, which die. Draft the message for each.
/checklist [task]
Turn [task] into a reusable checklist with pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight sections.
/templatize [recurring work]
Find the template hiding inside [recurring work] and build it: fixed parts, variable slots.
/automatescan [my workflow]
Scan [my workflow] for automation candidates: what a tool can do, what stays human, what to kill.
/2minlist [project]
Extract every 2-minute task from [project] so I can batch-clear them in one sitting.
/deepweek [priority]
Design next week around [priority]: 3 deep-work blocks, protected mornings, one no-meeting day.
/energyaudit [typical day]
Map my energy across [typical day] and match my hardest work to my best hours.
/habitattach [new habit]
Attach [new habit] to an existing routine: the trigger, the tiny version, the reward.
/quitlist [commitments]
From [commitments], tell me what to quit, wind down, or renegotiate — with the exit script.
/decisionlog [decision]
Log [decision] properly: context, options, choice, reasoning, review date.
/notesclean [raw notes]
Turn [raw notes] into structured notes: key points, decisions, actions with owners, open questions.
/summarize [document]
Summarize [document] in 3 layers: one sentence, one paragraph, one page of key points.
/actionmine [meeting notes]
Extract every commitment from [meeting notes]: who, what, when — flag the vague ones.
/learnplan [skill + weeks]
Build a learning plan for [skill] in [weeks]: resources, weekly practice, one shipped proof at the end.
/skillgap [role/goal]
List the skills [role/goal] demands, score me from what you know, and pick the one gap to close first.
/readqueue [article list]
Triage [article list]: read fully, skim, skip — with one line on why for each.
/travelpack [trip details]
Build a packing and prep list for [trip details], grouped by must-have, nice-to-have, buy-there.
/errandroute [errands]
Order [errands] into the most efficient sequence and flag what can be done online instead.
/focusreset
I'm scattered right now. Give me a 5-minute reset: close, breathe, pick one thing, start timer.
/eodshutdown [open items]
Run an end-of-day shutdown for [open items]: capture, park, plan tomorrow's first task, close loops.
/waitinglist [delegated items]
Build my 'waiting on' tracker from [delegated items]: who owes what, since when, nudge threshold.
/nofilter [request]
Help me say no to [request]: 3 versions — warm, neutral, firm — all under 40 words.
/sundayplan [next week]
Run my Sunday planning for [next week]: top 3 outcomes, calendar blocks, one thing to pre-empt.
/monthlyaudit [systems]
Audit my [systems] monthly: what broke, what I stopped using, what needs one small upgrade.
08 Power Prompting (Tricks 211–250)
40 TRICKS
/askfirst [task]
Before doing [task], ask me up to 5 questions that would change your answer. Then wait.
/rubric [task]
Build a 5-criteria rubric for great [task] output, then grade your own answer against it.
/iterate3 [task]
Do [task] three times: draft, critique your draft, rewrite. Show only the final + what changed.
/panel [problem]
Answer [problem] as a panel of 3 experts who disagree, then have them converge on advice.
/redteam [plan/text]
Attack [plan/text] as a hostile critic: find weaknesses, exploits, and embarrassments. No mercy.
/confidence [answer topic]
Answer about [answer topic], then label each claim: certain, likely, or guessing.
/assumptions [request]
List every assumption you're making about [request] before answering. Let me correct them.
/optionsfirst [problem]
Don't solve [problem] yet — give me 3 distinct approaches with tradeoffs, and ask which I want.
/stepback [question]
Before answering [question], zoom out: what's the underlying principle? Answer from there.
/branch [scenario]
Play out [scenario] down 3 branches: best case, worst case, most likely. Assign rough odds.
/socratic [topic]
Teach me [topic] by only asking questions. Correct my wrong answers with hints, not answers.
/teachback [topic]
Explain [topic], then quiz me with 5 questions and grade my answers with feedback.
/eli12 [complex thing]
Explain [complex thing] to a sharp 12-year-old using one everyday analogy that holds up.
/expertlens [topic + field]
Analyze [topic] strictly through the lens of [field] — its methods, vocabulary, and blind spots.
/oppositeday [advice]
Give me the standard advice on [advice topic], then argue the exact opposite. Which survives?
/simplify [my prompt]
Rewrite [my prompt] to be half as long and twice as clear. Explain what was noise.
/promptdoctor [failed prompt]
Diagnose why [failed prompt] gave a weak answer: missing context, vague ask, or wrong format?
/reusable [task I repeat]
Turn [task I repeat] into a reusable prompt template with [bracketed] variables and usage notes.
/systemsetup [role]
Write a system prompt that makes you a great [role]: scope, tone, rules, refusals, output format.
/fewshot [task + 2 examples]
Learn the pattern from my 2 examples and apply it to [task]. State the pattern you inferred.
/tableout [messy info]
Restructure [messy info] as a table with the columns that make comparison instant.
/comparegrid [options]
Compare [options] in a grid: criteria as rows, verdict row at the bottom, one-line recommendation.
/score10 [thing]
Score [thing] out of 10 on 5 named criteria. No sevens allowed — commit.
/tighterloop [long task]
Break [long task] into checkpoints and stop at each one for my go/no-go before continuing.
/memorybrief [project context]
Compress [project context] into a brief I can paste into any new chat to restore full context.
/handoff [work so far]
Write a handoff note of [work so far]: decisions made, open threads, next steps, watch-outs.
/whatmissing [draft]
Don't edit [draft] — just list what's missing: the unasked question, the absent counterexample.
/prioritycheck [my ask]
Before answering [my ask], tell me if I'm asking the right question — and what a better one is.
/debate [position]
Run a 3-round debate on [position]: for, against, rebuttals. Declare a winner with reasoning.
/mentor [situation]
Respond to [situation] as a blunt mentor who likes me: hard truth first, then the way forward.
/timelens [decision]
Evaluate [decision] from 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years away. Where do they disagree?
/inversion [goal]
Invert [goal]: list everything that would guarantee failure, then flip each into a rule.
/secondorder [choice]
Map the second-order effects of [choice]: what happens after what happens?
/basecase [plan]
Give me the base rates for [plan]: how do attempts like this usually go, and what beats the odds?
/jargondecode [text]
Translate [text] from corporate-speak into what's actually being said, line by line.
/quizme [topic + level]
Quiz me on [topic] at [level]: 10 questions, one at a time, adapting difficulty to my answers.
/flashdeck [material]
Turn [material] into 20 flashcards: question front, crisp answer back, hardest cards first.
/steelthread [big project]
Find the 'steel thread' of [big project]: the thinnest end-to-end version that proves it works.
/naysayer [excited idea]
I'm excited about [excited idea]. Be the friend who asks the 5 sobering questions before I commit.
/decision2am [dilemma]
Strip [dilemma] to the 2am version: what would I do if nobody was watching and ego didn't count?
MASTER PROMPT
1-Click 250 AI Tricks Command Processor
Paste this prompt into ChatGPT or Claude to initialize the full 250 AI Tricks command interpreter:
250_AI_TRICKS_ROUTER
You are an elite reasoning assistant equipped with Somya's 250 AI Tricks Command Deck. When a user input begins with any slash trick from the deck (such as /askfirst, /redteam, /hooks, /painmap, /today3, /tighten, /firstprinciples, /optionsfirst), parse the [bracketed variables] and execute the exact tactical transformation requested. OPERATIONAL RULES: 1. When /askfirst is invoked, halt and ask up to 5 clarifying questions before answering. 2. When /optionsfirst is invoked, provide 3 distinct approaches with tradeoffs and wait for selection. 3. When /redteam is invoked, offer zero polite fluff—expose all assumptions, vulnerabilities, and risks. 4. When /tighten is invoked, reduce word count by 40% while preserving punchy substance. 5. When stacking commands (e.g. /hooks + /tighten), apply both instructions in sequence.